The story of earpertin-lreri—one of the numerous productions of the
Countess d'Anois—has furnished Mr. Planche with a subject for the Lyceum, not abounding in incidents or histrionic opportunities, but af- fording a vehicle for some of the most splendid scenery ever beheld. The Island of Jewels, on which the chief action takes place, and which gives the title to the piece, was to the scene-painter and the maker of appoint- month a field for their talent yet unexplored. A number of living jewels inhabit the island ; and no expense is spared in giving the mineral magnets the most costly appearance. Massive gems form their heads, twinkling glories constitute their banners,—the whole is a Storr-and-Mortimer esta- blishment expanded into a world. Mr. Beverley revels in the splendours he is allowed to create, and has devised a concluding mechanical scene which has astounded even this blasé metropolis. In an incidental ballet, relating to the story of Cupid and Psyche, the decorators have paused from their work of gorgeous production, and have given a gent of severe classic sim- plicity. The principal characters are played by Miss St. George and Madame Vestals ; and the latter still sings delightfully.
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